HR Manager/ Associate Director HR

Oxford Nanopore Technologies, a global leader in genomics, is seeking an HR Manager/Associate Director to lead all HR functions across our Americas region as we expand our commercial operations.

This role is expected to work independently within the region, whilst being supported by a global HR team, including COEs, will be both strategic and hands-on, responsible for building HR infrastructure, driving talent strategies, and supporting the full employee lifecycle (recruitment, onboarding, performance, compensation, engagement, and compliance). You’ll partner with regional leadership and contribute as part of ONT’s Global HR Team.

What You’ll Do:

• Serve as the key HR partner for the Americas region (US, Canada, LATAM).
• Build HR processes to support business growth and culture.
• Partner with talent acquisition, and reward, to deliver regional resourcing requirements and ensure ONT’s reward ethos is applied across the region.
• Take a lead on local compliance requirements and local employee engagement initiatives.
• Advise leadership on workforce planning, organizational design, and labor law.
• Ensure compliance with EEOC, Affirmative Action, and federal labor requirements.

What You Bring:

• Degree in HR or related field (certification preferred).
• Extensive HRBP/Senior HR Manager experience in the US, ideally in life sciences, pharma, or tech.
• Deep knowledge of US labor law, federal compliance, and HR best practices.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

Preferred:

• Experience with Canada, LATAM, start-ups, or high-growth companies.
• Familiarity with DEIB practices, mergers/acquisitions, and Oracle HR systems.

Join us to help build and lead the HR function for a fast-growing, innovative company shaping the future of genomics.

Apply today to be part of Oxford Nanopore Technologies.

The salary for this role is between $120,000 and $160,000 USD. The salary offered will reflect the skills and experience of the candidate.

Certain roles within ONT are eligible for annual bonus and stock. These awards are allocated based on individual performance.

Employees based in the US have the option to choose healthcare benefits, participate in the company 401(k) plan and company match, we also offer short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, and commuter benefits to name a few.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We select and employ candidates only in accordance with their merits, qualifications, and abilities to perform the duties of the job regardless of gender, marital status, race, religion, color, age, disability, sexual orientation, military or veteran status. If you require an accommodation to complete the application or interview process, please contact human.resources@nanoporetech.com